Junior Kaltapau
Name: Junior Kaltapau
Position: Middle-Order Batsman / Wicketkeeper
Number: 15
Age: 25
Height:

About Junior Kaltapau

Junior Kaltapau, jersey number 14, is a promising pace prospect for Vanuatu. As a right-arm fast bowler, he brings raw pace, bounce, and youthful energy to the bowling unit. Still developing his skills at the international level, Kaltapau has already shown glimpses of potential in regional competitions and training camps. Kaltapau's natural athleticism makes him a lively presence on the field. He thrives on bowling short, aggressive spells and thrives on unsettling batters with his sharp bouncers. In matches against regional opponents like Fiji and Samoa, he has delivered key spells, particularly when defending low totals. His best performance came in a T20 against the Cook Islands, where he picked up 3 wickets in his first spell and turned the momentum Vanuatu’s way. Though not yet polished in line and length, Kaltapau continues to improve through mentoring from senior players and coaches. His eagerness to learn and adapt to match conditions has accelerated his development. He is also working on his lower-order batting, hoping to become a bowling all-rounder. Beyond the field, Junior Kaltapau is active in school cricket programs and often helps with coaching juniors. He represents the new generation of Vanuatu cricketers—energetic, ambitious, and eager to take their nation forward on the international stage.